A Guide to the 1985 State Cabinet Records
Prepared by:
The State Records Office of Western Australia
Contents
Introduction
2
A Description of the 1985 State Cabinet records
3
Events and Issues in WA Politics in 1985
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Events that Made the News in 1985
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Selected State Cabinet Deliberations:
16 January 1985 – 9 December 1985
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State Cabinet Members:
24 December 1984 – 31 December 1985
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Index to 1985 State Cabinet Minutes and Decisions
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Introduction
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third year of Brian Burke’s Labor Government.
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A selection of over 30 of the issues considered by State Cabinet in 1985 is
presented in this Guide, revealing some of the deliberations of government over 30
years ago. An Index to the all of the 1985 Cabinet Minutes and Decisions is also
included to encourage further research into the records. The Guide provides an
overview of Western Australian state issues in 1985, as well as highlighting a few of
the more prominent national and international events of that year.
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Description of the 1985 State Cabinet Records
The primary set of State Cabinet records referred to in this Guide is called ‘Cabinet
Minutes and Decisions.' State Cabinet Minutes and Decisions include agendas and
submissions to Cabinet and are listed chronologically. The State Cabinet records for
1985 are the records the meetings of State Cabinet held between 16 January to 9
December 1985, and comprise the State Cabinet Minutes and Decisions (Series
1228, Consignments 2884 and 4736), and other State Cabinet records which
complement the Minutes and Decisions, such as Cabinet Summaries (Series 1230,
Consignment 4823), and submissions, reports and other accompanying documents
to the Minutes and Decisions, each of which are described as a “Cabinet Record”
(Series 1228, Consignment 6150).
Cabinet Minutes and Decisions
State Cabinet Minutes and Decisions are the primary original source documents that
provide a record of government decisions made at Cabinet meetings. These
documents contain the names of the Ministers present and absent at each meeting,
copies of submissions to Cabinet (including ministerial recommendations),
supporting reports, summaries or reviews for these submissions, and a record of
relevant decisions, approvals, deferrals and rejections by State Cabinet.
Location: State Records Office of Western Australia
Reference: Series 1228, Consignment 2884 & 4736 (files 1984/912 v3 1985/675v2).
Quantity: 24 files.
Series 1228 Cons 2884
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
(18/3/85 in Kalgoorlie)
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
File number
1984/912 V3
Dates
16/01/1985
1984/912 V4
21/01/1985 – 29/01/1985
1985/108 V1
04/02/1985 - 14/02/1985
1985/108 V2
18/02/1985 – 25/02/1985
1985/108 V3
05/03/1985 – 18/03/1985
1985/108 V4
25/03/1985
1985/183 V1
01/04/1985
1985/183 V2
09/04/1985 – 22/04/1985
1985/183 V3
29/04/1985 - 13/05/1985
1985/183 V4
20/05/1985 – 04/06/1985
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Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
(17/6/85 in Port Hedland)
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
(Mandurah Meeting)
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
Series 1228 Cons 4736
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
(25/11/85 in Carnarvon)
Cabinet Minutes and
Decisions
1985/385 V1
10/06/1985 – 17/06/1985
1985/385 V2
24/06/1985 – 08/07/1985
1985/385 V3
15/07/1985 – 22/07/1985
1985/385 V4
05/08/1985
1985/528 V1
08/08/1985 – 27/08/1985
1985/528 V2
02/09/1985
1985/528 V3
16/09/1985
1985/528 V4
23/09/1985
1985/603 V1
07/10/1985
1985/603 V2
14/10/1985
1985/603 V3
21/10/1985 – 28/10/1985
1985/603 V4
04/11/1985 – 11/11/1985
File number
1985/675 V1
Dates
18/11/1985 – 25/11/1985
1985/675 V2
02/12/1985 – 09/12/1985
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Events and Issues in WA Politics in 1985(1)
1985 was the third year of the Burke Labor government. In February the State
government launched the West Australian Exim Corporation which had grown out of
election promises for a marketing corporation for the South East Asian market as
well as markets further afield. The State Government also announced in February
that it would acquire a 20% stake in the South West aluminium smelter project
although this project fell into difficulties later in the year due to the consortium
running into financial difficulties.
Throughout the first half of 1985 the government also endeavoured to finalise
contracts for the North West shelf gas project. In April the visit of Chinese
Communist Party General Secretary Hu Yaobang raised hopes of further Pilbara
development and the re-opening of BHP’s blast furnace at Kwinana. Also in April
Lang Hancock and the Romanian Government announced an Iron Ore joint venture
at Marandoo in the Pilbara. In June the US oil producer Amoco commenced
exploration of the Great Sandy Desert and the WA Government shelved plans for a
sugar industry on the Ord River.
In March 1985 the government introduced the Aboriginal Land Bill to Parliament
which provided for 7.5% of the State to be available to be held freehold by Aboriginal
people. But in April the Bill was defeated in the Legislative Council. Later in the year
Aboriginal/White conflict and ‘Black Deaths in Custody’ became a controversial
subject in WA when a serious riot broke out in Mullewa and the media highlighted
the large number of prison deaths of Aboriginal people in WA. Media reporting on
these issues drew strong criticism by the Police and Prison Officers’ Unions.
The first ‘Technology Park’ in WA opened in Bentley in July 1985 and the
government also announced the setting up of a public trust to assist the expansion of
small business, jointly sponsored by the WA Development Corporation (WADC) and
the Small Business Development Corporation. Comedians Rodney Rude and Austen
Tayshus were arrested, charged and prosecuted for using obscene language in their
performances in Perth, the actions of the Police being much criticised by WA’s
theatre and arts community. In September work on the Sorrento Marina commenced,
the government also releasing a draft environmental management plan including a
proposed marine park stretching from Trigg to Burns Beach. In the same month
Cabinet announced the electrification of the suburban rail system at a cost of $146
million.
In 1985 important legislation passed by Parliament included changes in the areas of
adoption, sexual assault, AIDS, criminal law reform, and industrial training.
Legislation also allowed for administrative changes such as amalgamations of
various offices, commissions, and boards, such as creating a new State Planning
Commission out of three existing bodies, and the creation of new organisations such
as an authority for intellectually handicapped children independent of the Health
Department. The Water Authority of WA adopted the State’s first equal opportunity
management plan to ensure equality for women, migrants and Aboriginal people.
‘Events and issues in WA politics’ was compiled from the ‘Political Chronicles’ in The Australian journal of politics
and history, Volumes 31 & 32 [1985 & 1986]. Brisbane, Queensland University Press.
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World Events that Made the News in 1985 (2)
1985 was the year that Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union and a
blood test for AIDS was developed. The discovery of the Ozone hole in the
atmosphere was first announced, and Commodore launched the Amiga Personal
Computer. The computer game Super Mario Brothers was first released on
Nintendo. The wreck of the Titanic was found in the North Atlantic and the
Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior was bombed and sunk in Auckland Harbour by
French special agents.
The famine that had ravaged Ethiopia since 1983 continued into 1985 and relief
efforts included the release of the charity hit single ‘We Are the World’, written by
Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie. The ‘Live Aid’ concerts in the USA and London
in July 1985 saw the largest satellite link-up and television broadcast in the world at
that time: an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations.
In 1985, an Air India Boeing 747 from Montreal to Delhi via London was blown up by
a terrorist bomb above the Atlantic Ocean killing all 329 aboard. The passenger ship
Achille Lauro was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. Marc Chagall, Yul Brynner and
Orson Welles died in 1985, as well as Rock Hudson who died of AIDS.
Australian and WA Events that Made the News in 1985 (2)
In January 1985 Paul Hogan was named as Australian of the Year. In March the TV
soap Neighbours was launched by the Seven network. In September John Howard
replaced Andrew Peacock as Federal Opposition Leader. In November the first
Australian Formula One Grand Prix took place in Adelaide and ‘What a Nuisance’
won the Melbourne Cup. East Fremantle won the WAFL Grand Final.
The Australian Film Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome was a box office success in
1985. Starring Mel Gibson and Tina Turner, the film’s theme song We Don’t Need
Another Hero, topped the charts internationally as well as Australia. As well as Mad
Max 3 other popular films of the year were Back to the Future, The Colour Purple, A
Room with a View and Out of Africa. Madonna, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen, Phil
Collins, Eurythmics and Mental as Anything dominated the singles and album charts
in 1985.
In WA in 1985 a litre of milk cost 99 cents, strawberries were 69 cents a punnet,
125g of Camembert cheese was $1.09, and tomatoes were $1.29 per kg. If you
wished to purchase a three bedroom house in Warwick you would need to spend
$65,900, and a new Holden Commodore from Skipper Mitsubishi was $17,999. In
1985 the annual earnings for a Sheet Metal Foreman in Bunbury was $20,000.
In 1985, electricity and gas charges rose by 3.8%, domestic water by 2.4% and there
was a $5 a day increase in hospital bed charges. Bus, train and ferry fares remained
the same as in 1984.
The information for these sections comes from Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopaedia. 1985, The West Australian
and The Sunday Times newspapers for 1985, and 1985 WA State Cabinet Minutes and Decisions (Series 1228,
Cons 2884 & 4736).
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State Cabinet Deliberations in 1985 (Selected)
Following is a selection of subjects deliberated by State Cabinet in 1985. The
description of the subjects and dates of deliberations are stated as recorded in the
1985 Minutes and Decisions of State Cabinet, in Cabinet Minute Summaries and the
1985 State Cabinet Index.
In 1985 State Cabinet met four times in regional centres – Kalgoorlie (18 March),
Port Hedland (17 June), Mandurah (16 Sept) and Carnarvon (25 November).
Robb Jetty future/rationalisation
16 Jan, 7 Oct
In January Cabinet decided to continue to operate the Robb Jetty abattoir and to
meet the costs of upgrading it, though this also meant that some employees would
be made redundant and redeployed. In October a proposed grant to the Meat
Commission of $1 million for upgrading the abattoir was referred to the Cabinet
Budget Committee.
Iron Ore (Goldsworthy - Nimingarra) Agreement Act
16 Jan (2), 25 Mar
Cabinet decided to reduce the royalty on iron ore for Sunrise Hill under the Iron Ore
(Goldsworthy – Nimingarra) Act as it was undertaking infrastructure works in the
Pilbara.
Burswood Island Casino/ Burswood Park
16 Jan, 18/19 Feb, 10 June, 24 June, 5 Aug
In January Cabinet approve the preparation of legislation necessary to enable the
commencement of the Burswood Island casino/resort complex. In June Cabinet
approved the formation of a “Burswood Park Technical Committee” to make
recommendations about the development of Burwood Park to the Minister for Racing
and Gaming.
38 Hour Week
16 Jan, 6 May, 4 June, 10 June
In 1985 State Cabinet considered proposals for 38 hour weeks for Nurses, Prison
Officers and Social Trainers. They were approved subject to trade-offs and
submission to the Industrial Commission.
Sexual Assault Reform
21 Jan, 17 June
State Cabinet approved the drafting and printing of a Bill to amend the Criminal Code
and Evidence Act to reform the laws relating to rape and sexual assault.
Domestic Violence Inquiry/Task Force
21 Jan, 15 April
The establishment of a task force to inquire into and report on domestic violence in
WA received State Cabinet approval.
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North West Gas Shelf Development
21 Jan, 11 Mar, 10 June, 24 June, 2 Sept, 23, Sept, 7 Oct
In January Cabinet approved negotiations with Woodside joint venturers to
restructure the development project into two separate joint ventures. In June Cabinet
approved an amended agreement and the drafting, printing and introduction of a bill
in Parliament to formalise it “as a matter of priority”.
Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Bill
14 Feb, 19 Aug
State Cabinet approved the printing of a bill to require Members of WA Parliament to
publicly disclose their financial interests.
AIDS
14 Feb, 25 Mar, (2)
Cabinet approved proposed amendments to the Contraceptives Act in the campaign
against AIDS, and extra Health Department funding and staff for AIDS screening and
counselling.
Closure of Fremantle Prison
25 Feb, 24 June, 8 July, 14 Oct
A Cabinet sub-committee led by the Minister of Prisons considered sites for “two
prisons to replace Fremantle Prison and report to Cabinet urgently”. But a final
decision to locate replacement sites was deferred throughout 1985.
Frozen French Fry Processing
25 Feb, 18 Mar, 6 May
Cabinet approved a proposal to review the financial viability of frozen french fry
processing at the Manjimup Cannery, but later declined to support its establishment.
Aged/Elderly Portfolio
25 Feb, 29 Apr, 6 May, 5 Aug, 19 Aug
Cabinet noted moves to develop the new ‘Aged’ portfolio held by Minister Keith
Wilson and in April approved the public release of an amended Aged policy. Cabinet
also approved the creation of an “information Hot-Line for the elderly”.
Exim Corporation
25 Feb (2)
A proposal for the Treasurer to guarantee borrowings of $8 million to fund the
activities of Exim Corporation was approved by State Cabinet. Exim was set up to
exploit export markets Western Australian products.
Western Australian Planning Commission
5 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Sept, 14 Oct, 2 Dec.
In March State Cabinet approved the drafting of legislation to establish a Western
Australian Planning Commission.
Strata Titles Act 1985
11 Mar, 17 June, 16 Sept, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov.
Cabinet considered legislation for a new Strata Titles Act. This included examination
of proposals for strata titling for caravan parks, and the approval of the appointment
of a “Strata Titles Referee”.
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Mindarie Keys
18 Mar, 11 Nov
Smith Corporation sought to develop the Mindarie Keys. State Cabinet approved of
the proposed development subject to conditions relating to land exchange, lease of
the sea-bed and maintenance of the proposed harbour entrance.
Aluminium Smelter
25 Mar, 6 May, 13 May, 23 Sept
In March Cabinet endorsed the steps taken to secure a 20% interest in the project,
with final commitment dependent on resolving outstanding issues, one of these
being the need for the Environment Protection Authority to report on the project by
30 June 1985.
9 Day Fortnight
25 Mar, 6 May, 22 July, 23 Sept
Throughout the year Cabinet approved negotiations to secure 9 day working
fortnights for workers employed by State Government agencies such as Westrail, the
Government Printing Office and the WA Fire Brigades Board, and the employees of
King Edward and Princess Margaret Hospitals.
Old Swan Brewery
22 Apr, 6 May, 12 Aug
State Cabinet gave approval for negotiations with Marchap Pty Ltd, the owners of the
Old Swan Brewery site, to acquire the site by State Government. This included
considerations about a Northbridge land swap.
Retail Trading Hours Inquiry – Interim Report
22 Apr, 16 Sept
Cabinet initially approved the interim report to be released to the public “subject to no
commitment from Government”.
Forrest Place and City Station Development
6 May, 27 Aug, 14 Oct, 18 Nov, 9 Dec.
On 22 April the Perth City Council had recommended consultants for the project
management of this development project but Cabinet wished the Minister for
Planning to renegotiate the appointment of consultants in accordance with Cabinet
policy. In October Cabinet approved the printing of a parliamentary bill to enable the
development, and Ray Young was appointed as a consultant in December “to assist
with co-ordinating the agreements and responsibilities between interested parties”.
America’s Cup
13 May, 15 July, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 23 Sept (3), 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 25 Nov.
Planning for the America’s Cup Defence in 1987 was well under way in 1985. To
raise funds a special America’s Cup instant lottery was initially rejected by Cabinet,
but in September Cabinet approved the lottery subject to the “proceeds being
directed through Consolidated Revenue Fund to America’s Cup activities”. Plans for
a ‘Festival of Sport’ and World 12 Metre Championships in 1986 were also
discussed.
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Heritage Legislation
27 May, 21 Oct
Approval was given for the preparation of a Heritage Bill. But in October Cabinet
deferred proceeding with legislation “pending further consultation with the Ministers
for Local Government, Planning, Agriculture, and Treasury.” Furthermore, it was “not
to be introduced without Premier’s approval.”
Hillarys Boat Harbour
10 June, 22 July
Cabinet approved the construction of the Hillarys Boat Harbour and the appointment
of an Information Officer was referred to Cabinet’s Budget Sub-Committee.
Peel Estuary/Inlet
17 June, 8 Aug, 11 Nov
State Cabinet considered detailed recommendations for the management of the
Peel-Harvey Estuary and endorsed “the expenditure of $509,000 prior to its final
decision on the Dawesville Cut”.
Drought - Kimberley Region
8 July, 15 July, 22 July, 23 Sept
Freight subsidies and special loans were approved by Cabinet as a result of a
drought in the Kimberley region.
Computers in Schools
15 July (3), 9 Dec
State Cabinet requested reports from the Department of Computing and Information
Technology on proposals to introduce computers into schools for use by students, in
school libraries and in administration. There were concerns about costs and
technical issues. At the end of the year the installation of 1000 computers in
secondary schools and 1600 computers in primary schools during 1986 was
approved.
Electrification of Perth’s Suburban Railways
23 Sept
In principle approval was given by Cabinet to a recommendation that Perth’s
suburban rail system be electrified, dependent on the presentation of a master plan.
Bungle Bungle – Report of Environmental Protection Authority Working Group
14 Oct, 9 Dec
Various recommendations by an Environmental Protection Authority working group
were presented to Cabinet, and included the creation of an ‘A’ class reserve for a
national Park and the Department of Conservation and Land Management and
Western Australian Tourism Commission to jointly prepare an “interim management
programme for the park”.
Review of Western Australian Aboriginal Health Programme
28 Oct
The transfer of health functions to Aboriginal controlled medical services was
approved in principle, with the proviso that the Health Department would “closely
monitor the effectiveness of the resulting service”.
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Marmion Marine Park
18 Nov
The establishment of the Marmion Marine Park was approved in principle “subject to
completion of public and EPA [Environmental Protection Authority] review of the draft
management plan.”
Submarine Project
2 Dec
With the likely decision by the Commonwealth to base submarines at HMAS Stirling,
Cabinet foresaw the potential importance to local industry, including “the possible
construction of the submarines” and “associated infrastructure” in WA. Consequently
it approved the enlargement of the WA Submarine task Force and the “development
of incentives for overseas contractors” to locate to WA, and for local industry to
participate “in all facets of the submarine project”.
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Members of State Cabinet in 1985
Burke Ministry: 20 December 1984 – 21 March 1985
The Hon. Brian Thomas BURKE, M.L.A
Premier; Treasurer; Minister Co-ordinating Economic and Social Development;
Women’s Interests
The Hon. Malcolm John BRYCE, B.A., M.L.A
Deputy Premier; Minister for Industrial Development; Small Business; Technology;
Communication; Defence Liaison
The Hon. Desmond Keith DANS, M.L.C
Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming and the Leader of the Government in the
Legislative Council
Hon. Joseph Max BERINSON, LL.B., M.L.C
Attorney-General; Minister for Budget Management; Prisons
The Hon. Arthur Raymond TONKIN, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.L.A
Minister for Water Resources; Parliamentary Electoral Reform; Leader of the House
The Hon. Jeffrey Phillip CARR, B.A., M.L.A
Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Local Government
The Hon. Ronald DAVIES, M.L.A
Minister for the Environment; Forests; Multi-Cultural and Ethnic Affairs; the Arts
The Hon. Hywel David EVANS, M.L.A
Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries; Minister Assisting the Minister for Forests
The Hon. Robert John PEARCE, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.L.A
Minister for Education and Planning
The Hon. Barry James HODGE, M.L.A
Minister for Health
The Hon. Kenneth Finlay McIVER M.L.A
Minister for Works; Lands and Surveys
The Hon. David Charles PARKER, B.A., M.L.A
Minister for Minerals and Energy and Minister Assisting the Minister Co-ordinating
Economic and Social Development
The Hon. Julian Fletcher GRILL, LL. B., M.L.A
Minister for Transport; Regional Development; the North West; Minister with special
responsibility for ‘Bunbury 2000’
The Hon. Keith James WILSON, M.L.A
Minister for Housing; Youth Affairs; The Aged; Community Services; Sport and
Recreation; with special responsibility for Aboriginal Affairs.
The Hon. Peter M’Callum DOWDING, LL.B., M.L.C
Minister for Employment and Training; Industrial Relations; Consumer Affairs
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Terence Joseph BURKE Esq. M.L.A
Parliamentary Secretary of the Cabinet
Burke Ministry from 22 March 1985
The Hon. Brian Thomas BURKE, M.L.A
Premier; Treasurer; Minister Co-ordinating Economic and Social Development;
Women’s Interests
The Hon. Malcolm John BRYCE, B.A., M.L.A
Deputy Premier; Minister for Industrial Development; Small Business; Technology;
Communication; Defence Liaison
The Hon. Desmond Keith DANS, M.L.C
Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming and the Leader of the Government in the
Legislative Council
Hon. Joseph Max BERINSON, LL.B., M.L.C
Attorney-General; Minister for Budget Management; Prisons
The Hon. Arthur Raymond TONKIN, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.L.A
Minister for Water Resources; Parliamentary Electoral Reform; Leader of the House
The Hon. Jeffrey Phillip CARR, B.A., M.L.A
Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Local Government
The Hon. Ronald DAVIES, M.L.A
Minister for Conservation and Land Management; the Environment; Multicultural and
Ethnic Affairs; the Arts
The Hon. Hywel David EVANS, M.L.A
Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries; Minister Assisting the Minister for Conservation
and Land Management
The Hon. Robert John PEARCE, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.L.A
Minister for Education and Planning
The Hon. Barry James HODGE, M.L.A
Minister for Health
The Hon. Kenneth Finlay McIVER M.L.A
Minister for Works; Lands and Surveys
The Hon. David Charles PARKER, B.A., M.L.A
Minister for Minerals and Energy and Minister Assisting the Minister Co-ordinating
Economic and Social Development
The Hon. Julian Fletcher GRILL, LL. B., M.L.A
Minister for Transport; Regional Development; the North West; Minister with special
responsibility for ‘Bunbury 2000’
The Hon. Keith James WILSON, M.L.A
Minister for Housing; Youth Affairs; The Aged; Community Services; Sport and
Recreation; with special responsibility for Aboriginal Affairs.
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The Hon. Peter M’Callum DOWDING, LL.B., M.L.C
Minister for Employment and Training; Industrial Relations; Consumer Affairs
Terence Joseph BURKE Esq. M.L.A
Parliamentary Secretary of the Cabinet
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CABINET MEETING INDEX for 1985
This index provides the issues and subjects discussed at each meeting of State Cabinet
throughout 1985. The date of the meeting is shown, and a list of each of the issues
considered by Cabinet is given in the order in which the agenda items were addressed. The
index also uses the original spelling and terminology employed to describe each of the topics
in the Cabinet Minutes and Decisions.
CABINET MEETING – 16 JANUARY 1985
Star Swamp
Street Kids and Juvenile Prostitution
Land Rights
Future of Robb Jetty Abattoir
Iron Ore (Goldsworthy-Nimingarra) Agreement Act – Sunrise Hill Royalties
Prices of Market Milk and Milk for Special Milk Products
Increase in Hospital Fees for Private Patients in Public Hospitals
Burswood Island Casino Agreement Act
Membership of the Women’s Advisory Council
Price of Eggs
Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1984 – Approval to Print
Publications of Extracts from Hansard: Parliamentary Papers Amendment Bill 1985
Liability of Highway Authorities for Non-feasance
Companies and Securities Amendment to Co-operative Scheme Agreement
Lotteries (Control) Act – Standard Lotteries
Railways Discontinuance Legislation
Family Court Act Amendment
Amendments to TAXI Cars (Co-ordination & Control) Act
Iron Ore (Goldsworthy-Nimingarra) Agreement Act – Sunrise Hill Royalties
Laporte Effluent Disposal
Wonnerup – Mineral Sands Radiation
Financial Institutions Duty Act 1983 (Thomas Cook Pty Ltd)
Disposition Of Estate of Agnes McLeod Ogg Deceased
State Government Assistance for Karratha Aerodrome
Review Of Fees And Charges – Fishing Industry Facilities
Sitting Dates For Parliament – Autumn 1985
Travel Allowance For Members Of Parliament – Imprest System
Enforcement of Infringement Notices
Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserves – Security Personnel
Business Franchise (Petroleum Products) Licensing
Family Law Act: Reference of Powers to the Commonwealth
Horse Racing and Breeding Syndicates and Partnerships (Companies and Securities Industry Codes)
Commercial Tribunal – Appointment of Commercial Registrar
38 Hour Week – Royal Australian Nursing Federation
Membership of Metropolitan Transport Trust Board
Land Valuation Tribunal
Executive Director, Building Management Authority of Western Australia
CABINET MEETING – 21 JANUARY 1985
Proposed Demonstration Plant for Processing Christmas Island Phosphate Rock
Report of Government Gaming Inquiry Committee
Proposed Emu Creek Reserve – Waringarra Aboriginal Association
Commission on Payroll Collection of Union Dues
Government Insurance Activities: State Government Insurance Office (SGIO), Motor Vehicle
Insurance Trust (MVIT), Sole Workers’ Compensation Insurer
Amendments to the Apprentice Preference Scheme
Sexual Assault Reform (Criminal Code; Evidence Act)
North West Gas Development (Woodside) Agreement – Joint Venturers’ Request to amend the
Agreement to Recognise Two Separate Joint Venture Groups
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Inquiry Into Domestic Violence
Financial Institutions Duty: Exemption for Social Security Payments
Mines Regulation Act 1946-74 – Removal of Discriminatory Legislation Against Employment of
Women Underground
Coal Mines Regulation Act 1946-76 – Removal of Discriminatory Legislation Against Employment of
Females in Coal Mines
Control of Junk Mail – Litter Act Amendment
Review of Criminal Code – Infanticide
Review of Criminal Code – Parties to Offences
Ningaloo Marine Park
Wonnerup – Mineral Sands Radiation
Supply of Rolls in Magnetic Tape Form
Procedures for the Protection of Western Australia Marina Environment From Oil Spills
Infill Sewerage – Reticulation Area 6A Westfield
Wanneroo Groundwater Area
Financing the Relocation of the Metropolitan Markets to Canning Vale
Child Care In Community Houses: Commonwealth/State Planning Agreement
Workers’ Assistance Commission – Appointment of Deputy Member
Re-appointment to Land Surveyors’ Licensing Board
Appointment of Deputy Members, Taxi Control Board
Part Time Referee – Small Claims Tribunal
Nurses Board Of Western Australia – Appointment of Member
Veterinary Preparations and Animal Feeding Stuffs Advisory Committee – Membership
Consumer Products Safety Committee – Appointment of Members
Serpentine-Dandalup–Murray Rivers Advisory Committee
Appointments to Bush Fires Board
Egg Marketing Board – Re-appointment of Member
Agricultural Education and Training Advisory Council
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association – Appointment of Member
Executive Director, Building Management Authority of Western Australia
Appointment of General Manager, Fremantle Port Authority
CABINET MEETING – 29 JANUARY 1985
Police Requirement – Inner City Violence
Great Number Plate Auction
Exmouth Gulf Prawn Fishery – Authorisation Reduction
Marine Technology Park – Mandurah
Small Business Campaign
The Provision of Finances for Wanslea Community and Family Care Programme
Appointment of Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management
“Street Kids”
Electoral Commission and miscellaneous Electoral Amendments
Amendments to the Wildlife Conservation Act
Main Roads Act – Creation of a Board for the Main Roads Department
Government Railways Act – Powers of the Railways Commission with respect to Land Transport
Modes Alternative to Rail
State Housing Commission – Management Fee, Waivure of Debt
Payment of Per Capita Subsidy to Community Schools
Reciprocal Health Care Arrangements – Australia and Italy
Membership of the Western Australian Post Secondary Education Commission
Appointments to District Court (Judges)
CABINET MEETING – 4 FEBRUARY 1985
Land Resource Policy Council
Prospects for the Western Australian Grain Growing Industry 1985/86
Channar Iron Ore Joint Venture Development
Norman Ngatayi – Consideration of Parole
Parliament Week
Rural Water Supply (Non-Irrigation) Policy
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Western Australia Police Union – Application for Ex Gratia Payment of Legal Fees
National Conservation Strategy for Australia: State Conservation Strategy for Western Australia
Waterways Commission Engineer
Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Authority – Future Use of Quo Vadis Centre
The Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Statutory Planning in Western Australia
Provision of Essential Services to Remote Aboriginal Communities
Air Pollution Control Council – Appointment of Members
Appointment of Member of the Princess Margaret Hospital For Children Board
Town Planning Board – Re-appointment of Chairman
Membership of the Secondary Education Authority
Election of Member – Potato Growing Industry Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Western Australian Meat Industry Authority - Appointment of Members
Chairman, Fremantle Port Authority
Appointment of Director, Department Of Consumer Affairs
CABINET MEETING – 14 FEBRUARY 1985
Study Group on Pastoral Tenure
National Wage Case Hearing – September and December Quarters 1984
Glen Iris Area – Acquisition of Land
Justices Amendment Bill 1985 – Eight Day Remand; Restraining Orders
Artificial Conception Bill
Commercial Arbitration Bill
Members Of Parliament (Financial Interests) Bill 1985
Amendments to the Factories And Shops Act
Proposal to Create a Board of the Main Roads Department
Provision of Rate Relief on Uncleared Agricultural Land
Minister’s Working Party on Metropolitan Water Authority Rates and Charges for Rateable Properties
in the Non-Residential Sector
Government Policy Guidelines – Remote Commercial Television Services
Funds to Decommission the Woodman Point Explosives Reserve
Bunbury 2000 – Bus Study Report (Bunbury Intra Town Bus Service)
AIDS – Screening, Counselling, Assessment and Support Services
Scrutiny of Legislation Pertaining to Hazardous Substances
Austmark Building, Bunbury
Peanut Milling – Ord
Coal Industry Tribunal – Appointment of Chairman
Appointments to Town Planning Appeal Committee
Town Planning Board – Appointment of Member and Deputy Member
Western Australia Coastal Shipping Commission – Membership
Machinery Safety Advisory Board
Indecent Publications And Articles - Appointment of Committee Member
Appointment to Kalgoorlie College Council
Appointment to the Western Australian School of Mines Board of Management
Appointment of Members and Deputies to the Conservation and Environment Council
Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act, Advisory Committee - Appointment of Members
Prices Committee of the Dairy Industry Authority
Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment
CABINET MEETING – 18/19 FEBRUARY 1985
Delta West Pty Ltd – Application for Government Guarantee
Public Release of the Report of the Royal Commission into Parliamentary Deadlocks
Burswood Island Casino (Acts Amendment (Casino Control) Bill and the Casino (Burswood Island)
Agreement Bill)
Department of Transport – Legislation
Amendment to Liquor Act – Trade Promotion Lotteries
Transfer of Clean Air and Noise Abatement Acts
Education Act – Financial Provisions
Financial Institutions Duty Act – Refunds to Charitable Institutions
Projects to Co-ordinate Information and Support Service for People with Repetition Strain Injuries
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Report of the Interpreting and Translating Working Party
Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Statutory Planning in Western Australia
State Engineering Works of Western Australia – Appointment of General Manager
Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer
Appointment to the Architects’ Board
Appointment of Executive Director, Office of Racing and Gaming
Western Australian Industrial Commission – Appointment of Commissioners
CABINET MEETING – 25 FEBRUARY 1985
Police Manpower Programme 1985/86
Formation of a Timber Bureau
Termination, Change and Redundancy Case
Land Tax
Closure of Fremantle Prison – Replacement Facilities : Site Assessment
Offenders Probation and Parole Act – Wilful Murder
Residential Strategy – East Perth
Review of the Proposed Port Facility at Mangles Bay, Rockingham
Status and Significance of Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Conservation “System”
Recommendations
Establishment of a Frozen French Fry Industry in Western Australia (Manjimup Canning Co-operative
Ltd)
Disposal of Perth Technical College Property to the Western Australian Development Corporation
(WADC)
Funding of Capital for Exim
Railways Discontinuance Bill 1985
Acts Amendment and Repeal (Water Authorities) BILL 1985
The Mining Act 1978
Health Act Amendment Bill
Continuing Lotteries – Acts Amendment (Lotteries) ACT 1985
Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act, 1959-1982
Credit (Administration) Act
Review of Audit Act 1904 and Treasury Regulations
Division of Offences: Jurisdiction of Magistrates’ Court; Powers of Arrest (Criminal Code)
Proposal to Create a Board of The Main Roads Department (Main Roads Act)
Environmental Protection Legislation
South Mole Slipway
Denmark Research Station
Acquisition of Whitfords Central Node
Government Building Works – Categorisation of Contractors and Selective Tendering
Report of the Review of the Western Suburbs Road System
Department of Agriculture Regional Centres
Jigalong Water Supply
Secondment of Officer to Develop Aged Portfolio
Credit Union Advisory Committee
Appointment of Chairman of the Legislative Review and Advisory Committee
Appointment of Commissioner of Police
Appeal Costs Board – Appointment of Chairman
Poisons Advisory Committee – Appointment of Members
Department of Occupational Health and Safety – Appointment of Executive Director
Western Australian Exim Corporation Ltd Board
CABINET MEETING – 5 MARCH 1985
Bill for an Act to Establish a Western Australian Planning Commission
Appointments – Lands and Forests Commission, National Parks and Nature Conservation Authority,
and Forest Production Commission
Appointment – Commissioner for Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs
CABINET MEETING – 11 MARCH 1985
Reserve No. 1012 – Shore Base Leases for Pearling Operations – Beagle Bay and Pender Bay
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London Agency – Review of Functions and Activities
Bushfire Relief – Jerramungup Shire
Amendments to Environmental Legislation
State Energy Commission North West Shelf Gas Contract
Closure of Linley Valley Abattoir
Financial Institutions Duty Act – Refunds to Charitable Institutions – Financial Institutions Duty Act
(Revival of Section 76) BILL 1985
Offenders Probation and Parole Amendment Bill 1985
Strata Titles Bill 1985; Acts Amendment (Strata Titles) Bill 1985
Totalisator Agency Board Betting Act
Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1963 – Supreme Court Act Amendment
Australian Government Solicitor (Legal Practitioners Act)
Amendment to the Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Bill 1983
Administration of the Employment Agents Act
Industrial Relations Act
Government-Owned Saleyards (Midland Saleyards)
Period for the Conduct of Elections
Perth Cultural Centre Information Office
Rural Adjustment Scheme – Proposed Arrangements to Commence July 1, 1985
Development of Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre
Bunbury Central Business District – Current Position
Minister’s Working Party on Metropolitan Water Authority Rates and Charges for Rateable Properties
in the Non-Residential Sector
Appointment to the Western Australian School of Mines, Board of Management
Appointments – Employers’ Representatives – Coal Industry Tribunal
Local Government Grants Commission
Appointments – Lands and Forests Commission, National Parks and Nature Conservation Authority,
and Forest Production Commission
CABINET MEETING – 18 MARCH 1985
Reserve No. 1012 – Shore Base Leases for Pearling Operations – Beagle Bay and Pender Bay
Establishment of Office of Redeployment and Retraining
Government Employees Housing – Airconditioning Policy
Proposed “Mindarie Keys” Development by Smith Corporation Pty Ltd
Closure of Pedestrian Accessways
Bunbury – Revestment of Land
Nickel (Agnew) Agreement Project
Establishment of a Frozen French Fry Processing Industry in Western Australia
Completion of Rottnest Island Draft Management Plan
Goldfields Water Demand Study
Credit (Administration) Act
Amendment to the Mining Act – Miners Entry on to Aboriginal Land
Funding for Meerilinga Council
Mt Newman Mining Company Pty Ltd – Proposed Pretty Pool Development, Port Hedland
CABINET MEETING – 25 MARCH 1985
9 Day Fortnight – Westrail
WESTREK: A Western Australian Youth Conservation Programme
Commissioner for Equal Opportunity
Amendments to Environmental Protection Authority System 6 Red Book Recommendations M47
Iron Ore (Goldsworthy-Nimingarra) Agreement Act
Aluminium Smelter – Project Status and Government Equity Considerations
AIDS Amendment to the Contraceptives Act 1939
AIDS – Screening, Counselling, Education Assessment and Support Services
Bill For an Act to Establish a Western Australian Planning Commission – Additional Provisions
Amendments to the Western Australian Tourism Commission Act 1983
Land Tax Assessment Amendment Bill
Bill to Transfer Clean Air and Noise Abatement Acts (Environmental Legislation)
Local Government Amendment Bill – Local Government Accounting Directions
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Local Government Amendment Bill – Local Government Surcharge and Pecuniary Interest Provisions
Amendments Legislation – Bookmakers – Gaming Contracts
Legislation – Amendment to Liquor Act – Trade Promotion Lotteries
Closure of Pedestrian Accessways
Amendments to the Betting Control Act
Technology Development Act 1983
Fire Brigade Revenue Raising Projects
Gaming Inquiry – Recommendations
Recognition of Services of Mr J T Tonkin
Fire Brigade Funding and Local Authority Contributions
Chlorine Caustic Plant
Rural Industries Assistance – Special Carry-on Loan Scheme
Membership of the Joondalup Development Corporation
Board of Valuers – Appointments
Appointment of Members of the Board of the Art Gallery of Western Australia
Appointment of Members of the Western Australian Arts Council
Appointment of Members of Licensing Court
Appointments – Environmental Protection Authority
Department of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare – Appointment of Commissioner
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Commission - Appointment of Members
CABINET MEETING – 1 APRIL 1985
Goldfields Water Demand Study
An Economic and Development Strategy
Late Night Trading – Anzac Day
Local Government Elections Advertising Campaign
MT. Lawley Accommodation Project – Alcohol and Drug Authority
Environmental Protection Authority
Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Assistance Act 1981
Reserves and Land Revestment Bill 1985
Amendment of Rural Reconstruction and Rural Adjustment Schemes Act 1971-77
Race Meetings (Two-up Gaming) Bill 1985
Disposal of Railway Land at Bunbury – Legislation
Western Australian Planning Commission Bill 1985
Land Drainage Amendment Act
Western Australian Industrial and Commercial Training Commission – Powers
Western Australian Water Resources Council
Proposed Takeover of Perpetual Trustees Western Australia Limited
Geraldton Port Authority’s Request For Additional Land
Government Policy – Omnibus Tour Licences
Perth Bikeplan
Business Franchise (Petroleum Products) Licensing
Metropolitan Transport Trust Morley Depot Relocation
Increase in Taxes and Charges 1985/86 – Department of Consumer Affairs
Sheltered Workshops – Unfair Commercial Competition
Environmental Protection Authority Recommendation 2.14 – The South Coast
Environmental Protection Authority Recommendation 3.10 – The South Coast
Environmental Protection Authority Recommendation 3.11(4) – The Jerdacuttup Lakes, Ravensthorpe
Bow River Station – Pastoral Training Programme
Report of the Industry and Government Committee of Inquiry into Problems and Future of the
Kimberley Pastoral Industry
Establishment of Argyle Social Impact Group
Lease for Punmu Aboriginal Corporation in Rudall River National Park
Rural Industries Assistance – Special Carry-on Loan Scheme
Study of Effects of Fluoride Emissions on Pasture Near Harvey
Removal of State Government Purchasing Preferences
Employment of 100 Additional Apprentices Within State Government Departments and
Instrumentalities
Solar Energy Research Institute of Western Australia – Proposal for Establishment of a Solar Housing
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Estate
‘Women and Employment’ Report
Transfer of Nurse Education From Hospitals to Tertiary Institutions
Carnarvon Irrigation District Advisory Committee
Appointment – Commissioner of Main Roads
University of Western Australia – Senate Membership
CABINET MEETING – 9 APRIL 1985
Building Management Authority – Metropolitan Day Labour Works Programme
Environmental Protection Authority
Australian Government Solicitor; Legal Practitioners Amendment Bill 1985
Totalisator Agency Board Betting Act – Amendments
Amendment to Industrial Relations Act
Resolution of Parliamentary Deadlocks
Consultation with Regional Communities; and Regional Development Advisory Committees
Proposal for a USSR Floating Dry Dock at the Port of Bunbury
Establishment of a Quarantine Checkpoint on Western Australia/Northern Territory Border
D’Orsogna Brothers Pty Ltd – Land at Bullsbrook
Internal Audit Charter
Temporary Position for Department of Agriculture Plant Inspection Services
State Government Participation in International Youth Year
008 Telephone Facilities for Country Electors
Control of Cane Toads
Scrutiny of Legislation Pertaining to Hazardous Substances by the Western Australian Advisory
Committee on Chemicals
Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne – Continued Occupancy
Appointment of Aboriginal Aides
General Insurance Brokers and Agents Act
Cabinet Sub-committee – Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations Task Force – Industrial Liaison Officers
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
Opening of Parliament – Spring Session
Legal Aid Consultative Committee – Appointments
Membership – Western Australian Wheat Board
Appointment to The Town of Planning Appeal Committee
Appointment to Western Australian Film Council
Chicken Meat Industry Committee - Appointment of Members
Appointment of Members to a Charitable Collections Advisory Committee
Anzac Day Trust – Appointments
Workers’ Assistance Commission – Members, Deputy Members
Premium Rates Committee – Members, Deputy Members
CABINET MEETING – 15 APRIL 1985
Reserve No.1012 – Shore Base Leases for Pearling Operations – Beagle Bay and Pender Bay
Domestic Violence Task Force
Opening Date – Spring Session
Grants Commission Report 1985
Electoral Reform Strategy
Trustee Companies: Financial Institutions Duty; Acts Amendment (Trustee Companies) Bill 1985
Perpetual Trustees Western Australia Ltd. Amendment Act 1985
Fees and Charges – Construction Safety, Employment Agents, Factories and Shops, Machinery
Safety Acts
Jetties Act Amendment
Town Planning and Development Act 1928-1983
Independent Costs Committee – Legal Practitioners Act
Star Swamp
Bunbury 2000 – Bus Study Report (Bunbury Intra-Town Bus Service)
Regionalisation of The Public Service – Bunbury 2000
Hamersley Lot 1 (Star Swamp)
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Reserve 18644 – “Timber (Shire and Settlers’ Requirements)” – near Augusta Townsite
Multi-Risk Crop Insurance – Hardship Report
Rice Mill – Ord River
Western Australian Institute of Technology Council Membership
Appointment to Superannuation Board
Insurance Brokers Licensing Board – Appointment of Member
Land Valuers Licensing Board
Casino Control Committee – Appointment
Chairman, Alcohol and Drug Authority
CABINET MEETING – 18 APRIL 1985
State Energy Commission Of Western Australia – Tree Control near State Energy Commission Power
Lines
CABINET MEETING – 22 APRIL 1985
Use of Consultants by Government Agencies
Bunbury Water Board
Acquisition of Land in Northbridge
Old Swan Brewery – Acquisition of Property
Agricultural Land Release Review – Final Recommendations
Bicton Quarantine Station Site
Retail Trading Hours Enquiry – Interim Report
Cost of Government Air Travel
Sale of Camballin Farms Pty. Ltd. And Negotiation of a New Agreement
Development of Hay/Irwin Streets Site For The Lands Building – Relocation of St Georges Hall
Leederville Technical College Building Programme Stage I (Commonwealth Funded Capital Works
Project)
Director – Youth Affairs Bureau
Animal Resources Authority – Appointment of Member
Western Australian Technology Development Authority Board Membership
CABINET MEETING – 29 APRIL 1985
Co-ordination and Administration of Government Land Holdings
Implementation of Aged Policy
Hainault Tourist Mine
Health Act – Amendments to Pesticide Provisions
Metropolitan Sewerage and Associated Problems
Accommodation Allowances
Organisation of the Family Court
License Fees for Limited Entry Fisheries
Environmental Protection Authority – Appointment of Member
Workers Compensation Board – Appointment of Member
Industrial Training Advisory Council – Appointment of Members and a Deputy Member
Commercial Tribunal of Western Australia – Appointment of Chairman
Western Australian Committee on Discrimination in Employment and Occupation
Appointment to the Coal Miners’ Welfare Board of Western Australia
CABINET MEETING – 6 MAY 1985
State Housing Commission – Mt Newman Mining Company Pty. Ltd. – Proposed Development –
Pretty Pool, Port Hedland
Restriction on Water Supply – State Housing Commission Tenants, and Other Residential Properties
Future Composition and Role of the Government Accommodation Committee
Forrest Place – City Station Precinct Re-Development Project – Appointment of Consultants and
Agreement of Fees
Old Swan Brewery – Acquisition of Property
9-Day Fortnight
State Engineering Works – Selective Voluntary Severance Scheme
Prison Officers – 38-hour Week
Frozen French Fry Processing in Western Australia
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Establishment of Office of Redeployment and Retaining
Elderly Person’s “Hot-Line”
Aluminium Smelter Environmental Clearance
Review of the Criminal Code – Chapters 30 and 31 : Assaults; Assaults Punishable on Summary
Conviction
Status and Significance of Environmental Protection Authority Conservation ‘System”
Recommendations
Jigalong Water Supply
Aerial Spraying Service – Ord River
Membership on State Wheat Advisory Committee
Optometrists’ Registration Board – Appointment of Chairman
Keep Australia Beautiful Council – Appointment of Members and Chairman
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Environmental Protection Authority
Appointment of General Manager, Technology Development Authority
CABINET MEETING – 13 MAY 1985
Proposal for Sub-ordinate Legislation (Revocation and Review Bill and an Office of Regulatory
Review)
Bunbury Water Board – Report following Budget Sub-Committee Consideration
Hunts Foods Pty Ltd., Albany
Police Officers’ Claim
Leave for Trade Union Training
Westrail/Quarry Industries Ltd. Joint Venture Company Western Quarries Pty. Ltd.
Winn Report on Protection from Ionising Radiation Associated with the Mineral Sands Industry
Aluminium Smelter Environmental Clearance
Report on Western Australian Shipbuilding, Ship repair and Ship service Industry
National Centre for Petroleum Exploration at Western Australian Institute of Technology
Decisions resulting from the Report of the Swan-Canning Estuary Fishery Working Group
Review of the Corridor Plan and Metropolitan Region Scheme
America’s Cup Lottery
Wages Assistant For Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health Laboratories
Workers’ Assistance Commission – Appointments
Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board
Re-appointment of Member to the Legal Aid Commission
Membership – Beekeepers Compensation Fund Committee
Appointment of Chairman to the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board
CABINET MEETING – 20 MAY 1985
Legislative Programme – Spring Session 1985
Federal State Working Party on Public Sector Pay Fixation (DOLAC)
Acquisition of Computing Equipment
Establishment of the Office of Redeployment and Retaining
Cancellation of Accommodation Allowances Paid to Public Service and Teacher Tenants of the
Government Employees Housing Authority
Cabinet Sub-Committee on Industrial Relations – Support Staff
Casino Staff – Office of Racing and Gaming
Liquor Licensing (Moratorium) Act 1983 – Extension
Water Authority of Western Australia – Income, Rates and Charges, and Government Grant for
1985/86
Increase in Perth Mint Assaying and Refining Charges for Small Deposits
Electricity and Gas Tariff Changes
License Fees for the Limited Entry Fisheries
Western Australian Institute of Technology Council Members
Commercial Tribunal – Appointment of Members
Wellington Dam Catchment – Salinity Control (Harris Dam)
CABINET MEETING – 27 MAY 1985
Casino Staff – Office of Racing and Gaming
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Legislative Programme – Spring Session
Amendments to the Wildlife Conservation Act
Litter Act Amendments – Approval to Draft
Heritage Legislation for Western Australia
Review of the Criminal Code: Part VII of the Code: Preparation to Commit Offences: Incitement;
Attempts; Conspiracy; Accessories After the Fact.
Reimbursement of Additional Costs Associated with the use of Day Labour to Build Schools
Road Construction in the Shannon River Basin
Wages Assistant for Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health Laboratories
State International Youth Year 1985/86 Budget Allocation
A Western Australian Maritime Council
State Inter-Departmental Committee Report on the Commonwealth’s Kirby Committee Inquiry Into
Labour Market Programs
Swan Valley Project (Metropolitan Regional Planning Authority) – Grape Growers Association
‘Industry Aid Package’
Hainault Tourist Mine
Pastoral Leases – General Rental Reappraisement
Executive Housing for Government Employees
ORD Sugar Industry
“Youth Employment and Unemployment in Western Australia” Report
Inquiry Into the Marketing of Honey and Bee Products in Western Australia
Chairman/Chief Executive, Metropolitan (Perth) Passenger Transport Trust
Insurance Brokers Licensing Board – Appointment of Board Members
Appointment of Chairman and Members of the Board of the Water Authority of Western Australia
Appointment to Western Australian Lamb Marketing Board
CABINET MEETING – 4 JUNE 1985
Social Trainers 38-Hour Week
Rural Adjustment and Finance Corporation – Supplementary Rural Assistance Scheme
Final Report of Committee of Inquiry into Gas and Electricity Tariffs in Western Australia
Inter-Departmental Radio Communications Policy Committee
Purchase of Administrative Requirements through Education Supplies Branch
Sawlog Thinning – Older Karri Regrowth Stand
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Reciprocal Health Care Arrangements with Other Countries
Metals Exploration Limited (Nepean Nickel Mine) – State Guaranteed Loan
New Item for Department of Agriculture
CABINET MEETING – 10 JUNE 1985
Prison Officers – 38-hour Week
Police Officers’ Claim
WINN Report on Protection from Ionising Radiation Associated with the Minerals Sands Industry
Report on Private Participation and Redevelopment of the Perth Mint
Disposal of Perth Technical College Property to Western Australian Development Corporation
Employment Package – MR B Carbon (Environmental Protection Authority)
Special Sitting of Parliament for North West Shelf Agreement
Regional Representation – Northern Areas (Consumer Affairs)
Pre-School Education – Funding
State Authority and Agency Charges: 1985/86
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Liquor Licensing (Moratorium) Amendment Act 1985
Married Women’s Property Act 1892; Repeal of Immunity to Suit between Husband and Wife Tort
Amendments to Housing Loan Guarantee Act 1957-1973
Local Government Amendment Bill
Transfer of the Function of Government Vehicle Acquisition and Preparation for Disposal to the
Government Stores Department. Future of the Public Works Department Workshops at East Perth
Implementation of Findings of the Inter-Departmental Committee on Traffic Noise
Additional Staff Position – Commonwealth-Funded Project “Pearl Oysters For Pearl Cultivation”
Regional Cultural Facilities Fund
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Fuel Franchise Levies and State Road Revenues
Perth Bikeplan
Rural Youth Movement Council
Appointment of Member of the Fremantle Hospital Board
Appointment of Deputy Director of the Western Australian Overseas Projects Authority
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association – Appointment of Deputy Chairman
Membership – Hedland College Council
Membership of the Metropolitan Region Planning Authority
Re-appointment of Director of the Solar Research Institute of Western Australia
Hairdressers’ Registration Board of Western Australia – Appointment of Members
Fruit Growing Industry Trust Fund Act 1941-1981
Appointment of the Board of King Edward Memorial Hospital For Women
Appointment of Members to Taxi Control Board
Re-appointment of Board Member of the Grain Pool of Western Australia
Formation of Burswood Park Technical Committee
Factory Welfare Board - Appointment of Members
Membership – Karratha College Council
Western Australian Meat Commission - Appointment of Board Members
Rural Adjustment and Finance Corporation of Western Australia - Appointment of Members
CABINET MEETING – 17 JUNE 1985
Aboriginal Community Projects: Creation of Temporary Public Service Supervisor’s Position: Port
Hedland District
Aboriginal Ranger Training – Millstream Chichester National Park
Airborne Geographical Survey of the Canning Basin by Aerodata Holdings Limited
The Perth Mint – Increase in Assaying and Refining Charges for small deposits
Licence Fees for the Limited Entry Fisheries
Sexual Assault Reform – Criminal Code, Evidence Act, Child Welfare Act, District Court of Western
Australia Act - Acts Amendment (Sexual Assaults) Act 1985
Further amendment to City Of Perth Parking Facilities Act
Administration Act Amendment: Entitlement to Grant of Letters of Administration
Local Government Grants Amendment
Legislative Program – Spring Session
Government Involvement in the Meat Industry
Provision of a Mobile Command Post for Emergency Situations
Photographic Identification and a Compulsory Five-Year Renewal Period for a Motor Driver’s Licence
Suburban Passenger Railway-Station Planning Issues of City
Equal Opportunity Tribunal Appointments
Appointment of Chairman – Bunbury Port Authority
Strata Titles Act 1985 – Appointment of Referee
Construction Safety Advisory Board – Appointment of Members
Settlement Agents Supervisory Board
Appointment of General Manager, Department of Marine and Harbours
Food and Drug Advisory Committee – Appointment
Appointment of Members of the Royal Perth Hospital Board
Appointment of Members to the Leschenault Inlet Management Authority
Appointments to the Peel Inlet Management Authority
Appointment of Members to the Swan River Management Authority
CABINET MEETING – 24 JUNE 1985
Measures to Reduce Transport Costs to Farmers
Bunbury Intra-Town Bus Service – Funding Arrangements
Increase in the Dependent Children’s (Energy) Rebate
World Masters’ Games 1989 – Western Australia Bid
Marketing of Lamb Act – Cancellation of Regulation (2)
Criminal Injuries Compensation Bill 1985
North West Gas Development (Woodside) Agreement Act – Amendment Agreement Act
Distressed Persons Relief Trust Act – Repeal of
Legal Aid Commission; Legal Aid Practitioners Act: Articled Law Clerks
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Treasurer’s Advance Authorisation Bill
Project to Provide an Advisory and Counselling Service for People with Repetition Strain Injuries
(RSI)
Closure of Fremantle Prison: Capital Works Programme
Drug Summit – Funding
Community Use of School Facilities – Establishment of Working Party
Waterways Commission Policies – Jetties, Boatsheds, Launching Ramps, Boat Pens, Licensed under
the Jetties Act and Bridges and Retaining Walls constructed under licence waterways Conservation
Act
Burswood Park Board
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association - Appointment of Member
Appointments – Government Domain Reserve Board
Appointments to Bush Fires Board
Assistant Commissioners of Police
Appointment and Re-appointment of Members – Multi-Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission
CABINET MEETING – 27 JUNE 1985
Building Management Authority of Western Australia
Board of Commissioners – State Energy Commission of Western Australia
Energy Advisory Council – State Energy Commission of Western Australia
Allegation of Fingerprint Forgery in the Perth Mint Swindle Trial: Raymond and Peter Mickleberg
CABINET MEETING – 8 JULY 1985
Sport and Culture Instant Lottery Fund
Deputation from Shires – Clearing Bans Legislation
Land Resource Policy Council and Supporting Activities
Policy re Management Procedures for Asbestos in Government Buildings
Rent Increase for Government Employees’ Housing Authority
Drought – Kimberley Region
Measures to Reduce Transport Costs to Farmers
Businesses with Major South African Connections
Logging in Hawke Block
Western Australian Industrial and Commercial Training Commission: Powers
Amendment of Water Legislation
Skeleton Weed and Resistant Grain Insects (Eradication Fund) Act
Amendment to the Transport Act
Classification and Control of Video Material
Amendment to the Agriculture Protection Board Act
Abattoirs Act – Proposed Amendments
Meat Marketing Board Act – Proposed New Legislation
Support for Western Australian Institute of Technology Key Centre For Resource Exploration
Extended Trading Hours – South West Games
Freeway Speed Limit
Replacement of Fremantle Prison – Selection of Site
Peter Cameron – Commutation of Death Sentence
Proposed use of L.P.G in Government Vehicles
Establishment of a Department of Consumer Affairs Regional Office at Bunbury
Gaming Report – Recommendations
Ex Gratia Payment to Mrs M Dean
Review of the Two Airline Policy (State Submission)
Rural Adjustment Scheme
Price of Eggs
Aerial Spraying Subsidy – Ord River
Animal Resources Authority – Appointment of Members
Membership of the Parole Board
Industrial Training Advisory Council – Deputy Member
Builders’ Registration Board – Appointment of Member
Commercial Tribunal – Appointments to Consumer Panel
Noise Abatement Advisory Committee – Appointments
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Air Pollution Advisory Committee
Taxi Control Board
CABINET MEETING – 15 JULY 1985
Drought – Kimberley Region
Australian Constitutional Convention
Albany Woodchip Proposal
Fire Brigades Act Amendment Bill – Employee Representation on Western Australian Fire Brigades
Board
Payment of Fees – Chairman, Health Advisory Network Co-ordinating Panel
America’s Cup Festival of Sport
Technology in Education
Computers in School Libraries
Administrative Computing in Schools
Transport Operating Agencies: Increase in Charges for 1985/86
Appointment of Manager – Marine – Department of Marine and Harbours
Appointment of Manager – Administration and Finance – Department of Marine and Harbours
Government School Teachers’ Tribunal
Metropolitan Market Trust
Grain Pool of Western Australia
Chiropractors’ Registration Board
TAXI Control Board
Western Australia Technology Development Authority
Appointment of Manager, Engineering, Department of Marine and Harbours
CABINET MEETING – 22 JULY 1985
Development Plans for Leschenault Peninsula and the Kemerton Area
Financial Administration and Audit Bill
Borrowings for Authorities Act
Drought – Kimberley Region: Water Drilling Programme
9-Day Fortnight
Agricultural Products Amendment Bill
Amendments to the Medical Act
Hamersley Lot 1
Amendments to the Liquor Act
Amendment to the Casino Control Act
Urban Development Unit
State Housing Commission Organisational Review and Proposed Charter
Implementation of Pilot Traineeships, 1985/86
Confirmation of the Status of the Community Employment Unit, Department of Employment and
Training
Hillarys Boat Harbour – Information Officer
Request for Special Grant of $100,000.00 by Geraldton Port Authority for Private Mooring Facilities
Transfer of Responsibility for Kununurra Airport
Busselton Water Board
CABINET MEETING – 5 AUGUST 1985
Public Service Board – Broadbanding Initiative
Accountability in the Public Sector
Public Service Board – Human Resource Management Initiatives
Government Insurance Activities
Rail Passenger Service – Perth-Bunbury
Law Society: Public Purposes Trust Fund
Builders’ Registration Amendment Bill 1985
Electoral Legislation – Electoral Act and Electoral Districts Act
Approval to Print the Contraceptives Act Amendment Bill
Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Amendment Bill
Gas Standards Amendment Bill 1985
Construction Industry Paid Long Service Leave Act 1985
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Approval to Print Amendments to Jetties Act
Coal Mine Workers Pension Act (1943-1983)
Review of the Criminal Code: Chapter 33: Offences Against Liberty (Sections 332-338)
Amendments to Environmental Protection Act
Bills of Sale Act
British Subject Qualifications – Electoral Act
Review of Emergency Assistance for Western Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishermen
Senior Citizens Week 1986
Sale of Media Zone Dianella to TVW Enterprises Limited
Bicycle Helmet Subsidy for Western Australian Primary Schools
Closure of Fremantle Prison: Replacement Prison Site
Appointment of Director – Bureau for the Aged
Government Buildings and Other Public Works – Consultation Procedure with Local Authorities
America’s Cup Festival of Sport
Temporary Funding for Out of School Child Care Centres
Podiatrists Registration Board – Appointment of Members
Irrigation Commission
Western Australian Water Resources Council
Appointment – Law Reform Commission
Royal Perth Hospital Board – Appoint of Member and Deputy Member
Election of Member – Egg Marketing Board
Karratha College Council – Membership
Committees of the Water Authority of Western Australia
Tenant Representative of Government Employees’ Housing Authority
Appointment to the Swan River Management Authority
Re-appointment of Three Members of the Rottnest Island Board
Appointments to Western Australian Arts Council
Membership of Murdoch University Senate
Membership of Air Pollution and Noise Abatement Advisory Committees
Burswood Park Technical Committee – Appointment of Members
Appointment of Director of Western Australian Development Corporation
Appointments to Veterinary Preparations and Animal Feeding Stuffs Advisor Committee
Membership – Australian Bicentennial Authority, Western Australia Council
Prison Officers’ Appeal Tribunal – Appointment of Chairman
Western Australian Mining and Petroleum Research Institute (WAMPRI) – Appointments to Board of
Electors
Town Planning Appeal Tribunal – Membership
CABINET MEETING – 8 AUGUST 1985
Final Recommendations For Management of the Peel-Harvey Estuary
Proposal for the Re-Organisation of Emergency Services
CABINET MEETING – 12 AUGUST 1985
Ross Payne & Co.– Request for Financial Assistance
Reduced Hours – Prison Officers
Marketing of Potatoes Act
Amendment to Fire Brigades Act 1942-1982
Legislation to Bring Occupational Licensing and Registration Under the Commercial Tribunal
Offenders Probation and Parole Act: Fixing of Minimum Terms: Composition of Parole Board
Kwinana Freeway Morning Peak Contra Flow Bus Lane
Old Swan Brewery Site
Increased Prices for Market Milk
Western Australian Meat Commission – Slaughter Fee for Deer
Companies and Securities Scheme – Amendment to Co-operative Scheme Agreement
Western Australian Overseas Projects Authority – Appointments
Podiatrists Registration Board
Western Australian Tourism Commission – Appointments
Radiological Council – Appointments
Nurses Board of Western Australia – Appointment
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Coal Miners’ Welfare Board of Western Australia – Appointments
Holiday Resort Advisory Committee – Appointments
CABINET MEETING – 19 AUGUST 1985
Rural Adjustment and Finance Corporation – Appointment
Ross Payne & Co. - Request for Financial Assistance
A System for Public Access to Government Information on Videotex
The Swan Valley Policy
Amendments to Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985
Local Government Grants Act Amendments
Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Bill
Architects Act 1921
Transfer of Houses from APB (Agriculture Protection Board) to GEHA (Government Employees
Housing Authority)
Bread Act – Delivery of Bread
America’s Cup Review
Meat Inspection Services
Amendment to Land Drainage Act
Local Government Act – Control of Street Trading
Local Government Act Amendments
Mining on Land Acquired by the Commonwealth Under its Land Acquisition Act (Yampi Peninsula)
Appointment of Director – Bureau for the Aged
Travel Subsidies for Isolated Children in the Four-Term Year
Interim Meat Marketing Advisory Committee – Appointment of Members
Public Education Endowment Trust Appointments
CABINET MEETING – 27 AUGUST 1985
Acts Amendment (Hospitals) Bill 1985
Constitutional Links with the United Kingdom
Transfer of Nurse Education to Tertiary Institutions
Forrest Place and City Station Redevelopment Project
Financial Administration and Audit Bill
CABINET MEETING – 2 SEPTEMBER 1985
W.A.O.P.A. (Western Australia Overseas Project Authority) Town Planning Consultants
North West Shelf Gas – Gas Strategy Committee
Proposal to Appoint a State Planning Commission of Western Australia
Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act
Bunbury Intra-Town Bus Service
Amendments to Adoption of Children Act
Alumina Refinery (Mitchell Plateau) Agreement
Oil Refinery (Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited) Act – Legislation under Category AA or A
Western Australian Mint Bill
Barrow Island (Royalty) Agreement
Acts Amendment (Financial Administration and Audit) Bill
Proposed Variation of Collie (Western Collieries) Agreement Act 1979 and the Agreement Scheduled
Thereto
Amendments to Petroleum Legislation
Resolution of Parliamentary Disagreements
Registration of Births Deaths and Marriages Act
Electoral Amendment Bill (No.2) 1985 – British Subject Qualifications
Trustees’ Powers of Investment
Skeleton Weed and Resistant Grain Insects (Eradication Funds) Act
Consolidation of Water Legislation
Recognition of Interstate and Foreign Grants of Probate and Administration
Amendments to the Mining Act re Illegal Mining
Counselling for Farmers in Financial Difficulties
Increases in the 1985/86 Allocation to Residential Child Care Vote
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The ‘Edwin Fox’
Sheltered Workshops – Unfair Commercial Competition
Purchase of Joondalup Development Corporation Land by Government Agencies
ILO (International Labour Organisation) Convention 149 – Employment and Conditions of Work and
Life of Nursing Personnel
Fees and Charges – Perth Dental Hospital
Proposed Lekias Memorial Lecture Fund
Woodman Point Development
Boddington Gold Project – Worsley Alumina Joint Venturers
Chairman, State Housing Commission
Naming of Government Office Building – Northam
SGM (previously Laporte) Effluent Disposal
Iron Ore (Mt. Newman) Agreement – Payment of Additional Rentals
Nurses board of Western Australia – Appointment
Membership of Industrial and Commercial Employees Housing Authority
Appointments to the Grain Research Committee
Pig Industry Compensation Fund Advisory Committee
Fruit Growing Industry Trust Fund Act – Appointments
Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Authority
Chicken Meat Industry Committee – Appointments
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Commission
Potato Growing Industry Trust Fund Advisory Committee – Election of Member
CABINET MEETING – 16 SEPTEMBER 1985
Ross Payne & Co. – Request for Financial Assistance
Accountability in the Public Sector
De-Regulation Programme
Proposal to Establish a Western Australian Science and Technology Centre
Barrow Island (Royalty) Agreement
Borrowings for Authorities Act
DTX Australia LTD – Relocation to Bunbury
Casino Control Act – Amendment
Amendments to Housing Loan Guarantee Act 1957
TAXI Control Act 1985
Local Government Act Amendments
Medical Act Amendments Bill
Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Act
Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Amendment Bill
Building Societies Amendment Bill 1985
Amendment to Noise Abatement Act
Indemnity for the Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Repeal of State Hotels (Disposal) Act
Proposal for Sanctuary Road Grants to Metropolitan and Rural Local Authorities
Retail Trading Hours Inquiry – Interim Report
Economic Regulation of Shipping
Strata Titles Act 1985
Builders’ Registration Act
Urban Lands Council – Ratification of Operations
Proposed Amendment to the Road Traffic Act
Home and Community Care Programme
CABINET MEETING – 23 SEPTEMBER 1985
State Engineering Works – Future Status
Commonwealth/State Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements
Hainault Tourist Mine
Bunbury Intra-Town Bus Service
Proposed Amendments Superannuation and Family Benefits Act
Metro Meat Works – Government Assistance (Borthwicks Albany Meat Works)
America’s Cup Lottery
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Consolidated Revenue Fund and General Loan Fund Bucket 1985/86
Acts Amendment and Repeal (Statutory Bodies) Bill
Reserve (36636) Revestment Bill 1985
Northern Developments PTY. Limited Agreement Act
Marketing of Potatoes Act – Amendments
Authority For Intellectually Handicapped Persons Bill 1985 And Acts Amendment (Authority for
Intellectually Handicapped Persons) Bill 1985
America’s Cup Review
Special Legislation – World 12 Metre Championships – February–March 1986 – America’s Cup
Competition October 1986 – February 1987
Sale of Land: Cooling Off Period: Vendor’s Statement: Passing of Risk Between Vendor and
Purchaser
Proposed Amendment to the Main Roads Act 1930-1984 – Delegation of Commissioner’s Powers
Office of Accommodation and Passenger Handling Facilities – No.4 Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Article 14; Accession to Optional Protocol to
the Inter-National Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 41
Report on Interpreting and Translating in Western Australian Government Services
Drought Relief Measures in 1985/86
Electrification of Perth’s Suburban Railways
Airborne Geophysical Survey of Canning Basin by Aerodata Holdings Ltd
School Based Health Services
Co-operative Companies Scheme – Entry of Northern Territory
Relocation of Student Activities from the St. George’s Terrace Annexe of the Perth Technical College
Additional Staff – Commonwealth Funded
Kimberly Pastoral Stations – Water Drilling Programme for Drought Declared Stations
Public Utilities Corridor – Graylands
Schools Assistant Salary and Classification Structure Claim
Rural Industry Research Funds – New Appointment Staff Positions
State Energy Commission – Voluntary Severance Scheme
The Aluminium Smelter Task Force
Asbestos in Government Buildings – Dumas House
State Energy Commission North West Shelf Gas Contract
Coastal Planning and Management
Labour Force Reductions at the Western Australian Meat Commission
State Housing Commission – Water Authority of Western Australia – Excess Water Charges
(Consumption Beyond Allowance – Recovery from Tenants)
Metropolitan Transport Trust Depot – Camboon Road, Morley
Hancock Committee of Inquiry into Australian Industrial Relations Law and Systems
9-Day Fortnight
Building Union Superannuation Scheme
Offshore Banking – Financial Institutions Duty
Membership – Beekeepers’ Compensation Fund Committee
Appointment of Deputy Member – King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women Board
Appointment of Member – Appeal Costs Board
Local Government Boundaries Commission
Karratha College Council – Membership
Appointment of Members – Board of Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Government School Teachers Tribunal
Small Business Development Corporation
Re-appointment Commissioner – Waterways Commission
Headland College Council – Membership
Western Australian Potato Marketing Board
CABINET MEETING – 7 OCTOBER 1985
Commonwealth/State Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements
Assistance for the Victims of the Mexican Earthquakes
Amendment to Emergency Assistance to Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishing Industry
Additional Funding Requirements – America’s Cup and World 12 Metre Championships
State Energy Commission and North West Gas Contract
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Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No.529/33 – Perth Bunbury (Kwinana Freeway) Route
Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No.560/33 – West Coast Highway to Marmion Avenue Link
Offenders Probation and Parole Amendment Bill 1985
Amendments to WAIT (Western Australian Institute of Tafe) and WACAE (Western Australian College
of Advanced Education) Acts – Superannuation Changes
Casino Control Act
Private Member’s Bill – Goldfields Tattersalls Club Ltd
Skeleton Weed and Resistant Grain Insects (Eradication Funds) Act
Travel Agents Bill
Treasurer’s Advance Authorisation Bill
Residential Tenancy Legislation
Amendments to State Energy Commission Act 1979
Chattels Securities Register (Register of Security Interests)
Legislation Considered “Essential” – Category A
Rationalisation at Robb Jetty
State Engineering Works: Selective Voluntary Severance Scheme
Building Management Authority – Tender Procedures for Capital Works – Categorisation of
Contractors
State Government – Landowner Softwood Sharefarming (Joint Venture) Scheme
Proposal to Fund Gas Chromatographic Equipment to Support a Quality Assurance Programme for
Doping Control Analysis
CSIRO Purchase of Electron Microprobe
Western Australian State Government Bicentennial Programme
Extended Trading Hours at Christmas 1985
Use of WESTRAIL, STATESHIPS and TOTAL WEST by Government Departments
Financial Assistance/Emergency Aid – Guidelines for Payment/Budget Advisory Services
Proposed Training Courses for Child Health Nurses
Membership – Western Australian Fire Brigades Board
Membership – Australian Bicentennial Authority, Western Australia Council
Public Education Endowment Trust – Appointments
Licensing Court – Extension of Appointment of Members
Honey Pool of Western Australia – Director
Soil Conservation Advisory Committee – Appointments
Metropolitan Region Planning Authority – Membership
Teachers Tribunal Representative
Rural Housing Authority – Re-appointment of Member
CABINET MEETING – 14 OCTOBER 1985
Urban Lands Council (ULC)
Community Services Centre – Northern Suburbs
Celebration of Australia Day 1988
Western Australian Overseas Projects Authority – Water Resources, Sarawak
Parliamentary Business
Acts Amendment (Meat Industry) Act 1985
Coal Mine Workers (Pensions) Amendment Bill 1985
Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1985
Housing Act 1980 – Amendments
Amendments to the Adoption of Children Act
Oil Refinery Industry (Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited) Act
State Planning Commission Bill and Acts Amendment (State Planning Commission) Bill
Superannuation and Family Benefits Act
Western Mining Corporation Limited (Throssell Range) Act 1985
The Western Australian Mint Bill 1985
Forrest Place and City Station Development Bill 1985
Parliamentary Commissioner Amendment Act 1984
Amendment to Agriculture Protection Board Act
Proposed Amendments = Parliamentary Superannuation Fund
Stamp Duty Legislative Amendments – Stamp Act
Closure of Fremantle Prison – Replacement Prison Site
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Institute of Economic Research
Proposal to Fund Additional Equipment and Chemist to Cope with the Unprecedented Increases in
Demands by the Police and Prisons Departments for Drug-Related Forensic Chemistry
Western Australian Transport of Dangerous Goods Advisory Committee
Hunts Foods Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed)
Extended Trading hours for Fremantle Markets
Bungle Bungle – Report of Environmental Protection Authority Working Group
Appointment of Commissioner of the Western Australian Government Railways
Public Education Endowment Trust – Membership
Members Children’s (Suspended Proceedings) Panel
CABINET MEETING – 21 OCTOBER 1985
Long Service Leave Conditions for Government Wages Employees
Paid Study Leave to learn English at the Workplace and the Inclusion of Protective Provisions in State
Government Awards
Natural Disaster (Drought) Relief Assistance to Small Businesses in Rural Areas
Subsidy for The Off-Road Usage of Motor Spirit in Agricultural Production
ICI Zirconia Plant – Provision of Financial Assistance Package
Rental Increases – Industrial and Commercial Employees’ Housing Authority
Acts Amendment (America’s Cup Defence and Special Events) Bill 1985
Offenders Probation and Parole Amendment Bill 1985
Heritage Legislation – Approval to Print
Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1985
Iron Ore (Dampier Mining Company Ltd) Agreement: Iron Ore (Cleveland Cliffs) Agreement –
Variation Agreements to Permit Broken Hill Proprietary Minerals (BHPM) to sublease a further portion
of Mineral lease 2545A to Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates (CRRIA)
Fire Brigades Superannuation Bill 1985
Blood Donations (Limitation of Liability) Bill 1985
Amendment to Conservation and Land Management Act to provide for Duck Shooting on Nature
Reserves classified as Game Reserves
Pay-Roll Tax Assessment – Amendment
Financial Institutions Duty (FID) – Legislative Amendment to Remove Section 26(5)
Review and Reorganisation of Government Purchasing Systems
Review of Western Australian Aboriginal Health Programme
Industrial Relations Act – Promotion Appeal Provisions – Need for a Public Sector Gazette
National Soil Conservation Programme – Appointment of Staff
Government Purposes – Brockway Road, Graylands
Western Australian Overseas Projects Authority
Membership – Perth Theatre Trust
Land Valuers Licensing Board
Membership – Albany Port Authority
Western Australian Film Council
CABINET MEETING – 28 OCTOBER 1985
London Agency – Review of Functions
Proposed Introduction and Sale of Name Plates for Motor Vehicles – Classic Series Number Plates
Iron Ore (McCamey’s Monster) Agreement Authorisation Act 1972
Acquisition of Computer Facility to Assist Police in Investigation of Crime
Rice Mill – Kununurra
Labour Force Reductions at the Western Australian Meat Commission
Retirement Planning for Government Employees
Leave for Emergency Service Volunteers
Industrial Relations Consultant: Western Australian Building Industry
Strata Titles Act 1985
Mining in National Parks and Nature Reserves (Mining Act 1978)
Amendment of Sections 36(b) and 95(l) (c) (v) – Workers’ Compensation and Assistance Act
Department of Sports and Recreation – Fee Increases
Perth Technical College Building, St George’s Terrace
Metro Meat Limited – Government Assistance
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Stateships New Zealand Proposal
Soil Conservation Programme in Western Australia
Membership of Port Hedland Port Authority
Small Claims Tribunal – Appointment of Part-Time Referee
Appointments to the Legal Aid Commission
Appointment of Members – Food and Drug Advisory Committee
Animal Resources Authority – Appointment of Members
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Commission
Hedland College Council – Membership
CABINET MEETING – 4 NOVEMBER 1985
East Kimberley Impact Assessment Project
Prevention of Large Scale Hooliganism at Rottnest Island During the Peak Summer Period
Capital Works Project – ‘A’ Block, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Non-Nursing Duties
Disposal of Perth Technical College Property to Western Australian Development Corporation
Acquisition of Computer Facility to Assist Police in Investigation of Crime
Recognition of Services of Honourable F Wise, A.O
Proposal to Lease St John of God Hospital, Rivervale
Natural Disaster (Drought) Relief Assistance to Small Business in Rural Areas
Change of Vesting of State Forest Areas
Stateships New Zealand Proposal
Rural Land Sales Liaison Committee
Rural Adjustment and Finance Corporation Amendment Bill
Amendment to Section 122 and Clause 17 Schedule 1 of the Workers Compensation and Assistance
Act
Stamp Duty – Legislative Amendments
Amendments to the Industrial Training Act 1975-1980 to cater for the implementation of Traineeships
Regional Music Centre at Kalgoorlie
Proposals for Co-ordinated Planning for the South-West Region
Strata Titling – Caravan Parks
55 James Street, Northbridge
Department of Primary Industry – New Cereal Inspection Item
Western Australian Egg Marketing Board – Appointment of Chairman
Appointments to the Benger Swamp Regional Advisory Committee
CABINET MEETING – 11 NOVEMBER 1985
Dunsborough Boat Harbour Proposal
Road Construction – Shannon River Basin
Log Road Compensation – Shannon River Basin
Albany Tomorrow Strategy Report
Police Computer for Crime Investigation
Hainault Tourist Mine
State Engineering Works (SEW) Task Force – State Engineering Works Future Status
Murray Valley Reserve
Policy: South Africa
Land Titles Bill
Amendments to the Industrial Training Act to Cater for the Implementation of Traineeships
Boundary Fencing – Conditional Purchase (Farm) Leases, Land Act
Amendment to Industrial Relations Act
Suburban Passenger Railway – Station Planning Issues for Perth City Area
Mindarie Keys Project in Relation to the Abalone Fishery
Review of the Apprenticeship Examination Assessment System in Western Australia
Administrative Computing in Schools
Western Australian School Thrift Banking Service
Communications – Organisational Arrangements
Tourism Assistance Policies in Country Areas
Extension of School Dental Service to Include High School Students up to Age 15 Years Inclusive
Appointments – Betting Control Board
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Strata Titles Referee
Law Reform Commission of Western Australia
Companies, Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board
Appointments to the Western Australian Arts Council
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Commission – Appointment of a Replacement Member
Peel Inlet Management Authority – Appointments
Leschenault Management Authority – Appointments
Appointment of Chairman of Honey Pool of Western Australia
CABINET MEETING – 18 NOVEMBER 1985
Stateships New Zealand Proposal
Review of Two Airline Policy (State Submission)
Australia Card
Marmion Marine Park
Amendments to Government Railways Act
America’s Cup Defence Tenancy Working Party Report
Investigation of the State Government Tendering Systems Involving a Requirement to Employ
Apprentices
Wittenoom Townsite
Additional Staff – Research Project “Abatement of dust associated with open-cut mining at Kalgoorlie
Western Australian State Government Bicentennial Programme
Extended Trading Hours in Holiday Resorts 1986
Forrest Place/City Station Enabling Agreement
Implementation of Traineeships
Swan Brewery Site – Public Access
Commercial Tribunal – Appointments
Taxi Control Board – Appointments
Builders’ Registration Board
Queen’s Counsel – Appointments
Optometrists Registration Board – Appointments
Library Board of Western Australia – Appointments
CABINET MEETING – 25 NOVEMBER 1985
Office Accommodation and Passenger Handling Facilities – No.4 Barrack Street Jetty
Shark Bay Snapper Fishery
Co-ordination and Administration of Government Land Holdings
Natural Disaster Relief – Eastern Wheatbelt Farms
Western Australian Gold Mining Taxation Advisory Committee
Marketing of Secondary Education Programmes – South-East Asia
America’s Cup Media Centre
Replacement of Teaching Facilities – Perth Technical College
Workers’ Compensation Board – Appointment
Appointments to Bush Fires Board
Poultry Industry Trust Fund Committee – Appointment
Government Accommodation Board
Re-appointment of Commissioner – Western Australian Tourism Commission
Appointment of Executive Director – Building Management Authority
Retail Trade Advisory and Control Committee - Appointment of Members
Local Government Grants Commission – Appointments
Appointments to Western Australian Museum Trust
CABINET MEETING – 2 DECEMBER 1985
De-regulation Programme
Interest Subsidies for Private Hospitals
DTX Australia Ltd – Relocation to Bunbury
DTX Australia Limited
Submarine Project
Kwinana Industrial Area Consultative Mechanism
Manjimup Canning Co-operative Company Limited
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State Engineering Works – Selective Voluntary Severance Scheme
Maritime and Waterfront – Dispute Settlement
High Court Challenge – Two Airline Policy
Special Carry-on Loan Scheme
Rural Adjustment and Finance Corporation of Western Australia – Staff Establishment – Rural
Consultant
Financial Assistance to Non-Government Schools
Amendments to Construction Safety Act: Machinery Safety Act: Factories and Shops Act
Jurisdictional Problems: Conflicts between State and Federal Courts
Elections for Boards
Additional Staff – Casino Control Committee
Information Officer – Building Management Authority
Appointment of New Staff – Department of Agriculture
Proposal For Co-ordinated Planning for the South-West Region
Karratha – Community and Social Facilities – Package of Works
Proposed Metropolitan Regional Planning Authority Improvement Plan No.21 – Herdsman Lake
Small Business Development Corporation – Appointments
Appointments – Totalisator Agency Board
Appointment of Co-ordinator – Department of Industrial Development
State Planning Commission – Membership
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Board – Appointments
Health Advisory Network – Appointment of Chairmen
Licensing Court
Senate of University of Western Australia – Appointment
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission – Appointments
Department of Transport
Environmental Protection Authority/Department of Conservation and Environment
CABINET MEETING – 9 DECEMBER 1985
Forrest Place – North West Corner Development Appointment of Honourable Ray Young as
Consultant
Students’ Subsidised Travel Scheme
Bungle Bungle – Report of Environmental Protection Authority Working Group
Co-ordination of Land Research
Stateships – New Zealand Proposal
Proposed Woodchip Royalty Increase
Disposal of Surplus Housing – Department of Conservation and Land Management
Local Government Finance Authority
Western Australia Sports Centre Trust
Closure of Wyndham Meat Works
Kimberley Development Corporation
Tourism Assistance Policies in Country Areas
Measures to Reduce Transport Costs to Farmers
Technology in Schools
Rural Adjustment & Finance Corporation of Western Australia (Rural Adjustment 1985 Scheme)
Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities – Proposal For and Increased allocation
Interest Rate Relief for Farmers
Manjimup Canning Company – Production of Apple Concentrate
M.V. “Perth”
Rural Water Supplies (Non-Irrigation) in Western Australia
Kimberley Pastoral Industry Inquiry
Horticultural Exports Development Initiative
Kwinana Beach Land Proposal
Registered Casual Ship Painters and Dockers at the Port of Fremantle – Funding Arrangements
Relocation of Metropolitan South East and Metropolitan North West Regional Education Offices
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare in the Public Sector
Government Industrial Relations Advisory and Co-ordinating Committee
Western Australian Government Scholarship in Agriculture or Horticulture
Western Australian Meat Commission – Slaughter Fee for Deer
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Acquisition of the “Evening Star”
Amendments to General Working Plan 87, Part 2 – Department of Conservation and Land
Management
Western Australian Educational Satellite Network
Committees of the Water Authority of Western Australia
Authority for Intellectually Handicapped Persons
Building Advisory Committee
Western Australian Coastal Shipping Commission
Appointment of Trustees – Western Australian Museum
Energy Advisory Council
Homeswest Board
Women’s Advisory Council
State Government Insurance Office
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